CVE-2026-1736: Open5GS SGWC s11-handler.c assertion

Published Feb 2, 2026
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Updated

A security vulnerability has been detected in Open5GS up to 2.7.6. Impacted is the function sgwcs11handlecreateindirectdataforwardingtunnelrequest of the file /src/sgwc/s11-handler.c of the component SGWC. Such manipulation leads to reachable assertion. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue. The issue report is flagged as already-fixed.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Open5GS/sgwc<=2.7.6
open5gs open5gs<=2.7.6

Event History

Feb 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-1736?

The severity of CVE-2026-1736 is considered moderate due to the potential for reachable assertions in the affected function.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-1736?

To fix CVE-2026-1736, upgrade Open5GS to version 2.7.7 or later.

3

Which versions of Open5GS are affected by CVE-2026-1736?

CVE-2026-1736 affects Open5GS versions up to and including 2.7.6.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2026-1736?

CVE-2026-1736 specifically impacts the SGWC component, particularly the function sgwc_s11_handle_create_indirect_data_forwarding_tunnel_request.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-1736?

CVE-2026-1736 is an assertion vulnerability that may lead to crashes or undefined behavior within the application.

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